Job Description

At Neo, we\xe2\x80\x99re disrupting the future of finance. What matters most to us is challenging the status quo and providing a better financial future for all Canadians. We\xe2\x80\x99re working everyday to reinvent the way Canadians spend, save, and grow their money - all together, in one place. We\xe2\x80\x99re creating a seamless digital experience, with the modern day features you\xe2\x80\x99ve come to expect. Our products speak for themselves - the Neo card was voted best cash back card in Canada and the Neo Money account was voted best bank account in Canada.

Backed by world class investors, we\xe2\x80\x99ve raised $299M and are one of a few Canadian tech companies that have reached \xe2\x80\x98unicorn\xe2\x80\x99 status - valued over $1B. Check out the full story .

The Team

Our Risk & Compliance team navigates through a fast-paced environment and knows how to switch gears to adapt to any scenario. We strive to make things better, simpler and stronger. Make your mark by addressing the dynamic and ever changing landscape of compliance, alongside some of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s most successful leaders and tech minds.

What you\'ll be doing:

• Develop and maintain extensive knowledge of federal and provincial compliance laws and regulations applicable to Neo\xe2\x80\x99s business
• Conduct and maintain up to date risk assessments, identifying mitigating controls to ensure Neo\xe2\x80\x99s residual risks are in line with it\xe2\x80\x99s enterprise risk tolerance
• Evaluate business processes and procedures to identify compliance risks and make recommendations to address them
• Regularly review and update policies and processes to reflect the latest jurisdictional regulations and emerging compliance best practices
• Facilitate regulatory monitoring, risk assessments, analyze and prepare reports for senior management
• Execute quarterly and annual audits of Neo\xe2\x80\x99s compliance program, identifying gaps and creating remediation plans to address
• Investigate and respond to compliance risk issues, regulatory inquiries, including preparing required documentation and making recommendations to senior management on how to proceed
• Work with product and engineering teams to embed automated controls into products and internal tools to meet compliance requirements
• Work closely with senior management to develop and maintain a cultural focus on compliance

Who we are looking for:

• You bring at least 4+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, or audit roles, preferable with knowledge within financial services
• You have a strong ability to build relationships as well as establish trust and credibility with your colleagues through excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• You have experience working effectively in a team environment where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are critical to success
• You possess strong organizational and prioritizing skills
• Have advanced Microsoft Office or G-Suite skills
• Knowledge and/or experience with relevant legislation and regulation is an asset (i.e. FINTRAC, FCA, PIPEDA, OSFI, CDIC; and/or the Ontario Securities Commission
• You bring working knowledge of IT processes, IT compliance, IT frameworks, such as: SSAE 16 SOC 2, PCI DSS, NIST, ISO 27001 & OWASP Top Ten.
• You have a solid understanding of IT systems, applications, networks, and databases

What will help you succeed:

• You love digging into the details, and enjoy understanding the nuances of legislation and compliance requirements
• You are a process oriented person, and strive to always find the most efficient way of doing things
• You are pragmatic, and seek to find solutions that strike the right balance of value, risk and costs while ensuring rules are followed
• You have entrepreneurial DNA - you\'re excited to build a business from the ground up, are comfortable making decisions in the face of ambiguity, and aren\'t discouraged by the inevitable challenges that will arise along the way
• You take ownership over your work and outcomes
• You\'re an effective communicator with strong organizational skills
• You\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about building world-class products with a world-class team

About working at Neo:

At Neo, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working with industry-leading technology that changes the way we live and redefines Canada\xe2\x80\x99s financial future. It\xe2\x80\x99s a serious deal, and we\xe2\x80\x99re building a high performance, mission-driven, and fast-paced team that strives to make a difference in every Canadian\'s lives. We value personal growth, autonomy, leadership at all levels, and the ability to learn quickly from mistakes. We\xe2\x80\x99re a team: in it together, always. Join a world class team building truly disruptive technology, right here in the Canadian prairies.

Benefits of working at Neo:

Flexible Compensation Scenarios - the ability to choose your base salary and equity combination

Meaningful Equity - employees are owners.When the company succeeds, you do too

Extended Health Benefits - comprehensive health and dental coverage that starts on day one

Wellness Benefits - complimentary access to Headspace and FitOn Pro subscriptions

Paid Maternity & Parental Leave - company top-up and 100% benefits coverage while you\xe2\x80\x99re away

Modern Office Space - our newly renovated headquarters in Calgary and Winnipeg is prime for collaboration and innovation

Learning Events - all-company huddles, product demo days, guest speakers, and more

Neo Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We are excited to meet with and hire the top talent out there. Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and may require a credit check.

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